A Closer Look at the Twelfth Doctor’s New Sonic Screwdriver

The closing moments of the Series 9 finale Hell Bent were certainly memorable, with Clara and Me (that’s so a spin-off show title!) headed off into time and space, the Doctor was left all alone… but at least he has a new toy to keep him company.

The closing moments of the Series 9 finale Hell Bent were certainly memorable, with Clara and Me (that’s so a spin-off show title!) headed off into time and space, the Doctor was left all alone… but at least he has a new toy to keep him company.

With the sonic sunglasses on the way out (by popular demand) it was time for Peter Capaldi to get his own sonic, and it’s a true masterpiece as these BBC production designs show (click to enlarge).

The new steampunky sonic screwdriver was designed by Nick Robatto of Rubbertoe Replicas who posted the following images on their official Facebook page (click to enlarge):

Peter Capaldi was certainly pleased with the finished model:

Fans will be able to see the new sonic in action this coming Christmas Day when Doctor Who returns with The Husbands of River Song at 5:15pm on BBC One.